U.S. Increases Defenses As Bombers Fly Over Iran

A U.S. Air Force bomber laden with guided bombs takes off March 22 for operations in Iran. Credit: U.S. Air Force

A U.S. Air Force bomber laden with guided bombs takes off March 22 for operations in Iran.

Credit: U.S. Air Force
Commanders at U.S. and allied installations are calling for rapidly fielding more bunkers and increasing air defenses as Iranian drones and other munitions have targeted American installations—and led to the loss of a critical aircraft. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth told reporters March 31 that he...
Brian Everstine

Brian Everstine is the Pentagon Editor for Aviation Week, based in Washington, D.C.

Tony Osborne

Based in London, Tony covers European defense programs. Prior to joining Aviation Week in November 2012, Tony was at Shephard Media Group where he was deputy editor for Rotorhub and Defence Helicopter magazines.

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